Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
1401 McAuslan St. Ambroise Framboise / McAuslan St. Ambroise Raspberry Canada Fruit Beer 3.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6

14oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Ontario) <br> July 10, 2014 <br> The beer pours a dark rasberry red, almost black, with absolutely no head. The aroma is raspberry, alcohol, and grass. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is medicinal raspberry, alcohol, and grains. Not a favourite.

Jul 10, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1402 Lake Of Bays NHL Alumni Signature Series: Jacques Plante Jake The Snake Imperial Pilsner Canada Imperial Pilsener 3.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 7

750ml bottle <br> 7.5% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 18, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent orange gold colour with a long lasting white head. The aroma is grains, citrus, and honey. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is butterscotch and grainy. No fruit flavours that I can tell.

Jul 19, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1403 Junction Craft Stationmaster's Stout Canada Dry Stout 3.3

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

330ml draught <br> 4.3% ABV (as marked on the keg) <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 22, 2014 <br> The beer pours a solid black colour with a thin brown ring for a head. The aroma was roasted malt, cocoa, and vanilla. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt, coffee, and dark chocolate. Nothing spectacular, and thin for a stout.

Aug 22, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1404 Beau's All Natural Wild Oats Series No. 19: Patio Saison Canada Saison 3.3

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

600ml bottle <br> 5.9% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> September 1, 2014 <br> $7.85<br> The beer pours a hazed translucent honey gold colour with a white head. The aroma is funk, yeast, light citrus, and light spices. The muothfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is honey, yeast, grains, with a funky aftertaste. Nothing spectacular.

Sep 1, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1405 Beer Academy Saison Canada Saison 3.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

625ml bottle <br> 6.66% ABV <br> Six Pints Brewing/Beer Academy (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> Bottled on August 17, 2012 <br> September 10, 2014 <br> $6.50<br> The beer pours a clouded golden orange colour with a short lived white head. The aroma is yeast, light fruits, and grains. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with slightly above average carbonation. The flavour is yeast, grainy, slightly salty, with a spicy finish. Not a lot of fruit in the flavour.

Sep 11, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1406 Les 3 Brasseurs La Ale T.W. (T.W. Ale) Canada Blonde Ale 3.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

September 19, 2014<br> The 3 Brewers, Yonge Street (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> 530ml Draught<br> 4.00% ABV <br> $6.49<br> The beer poured a translucent metallic gold with red edges, and rocky white head. The aroma was citrus, grains, and some light fruitiness. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was tropical fruit, light grapefruit, and spices.

Apr 12, 2024
09:32:13 PM
1407 Rickard's Lederhosen Canada Marzen / Oktoberfest 3.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

473ml can <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 30, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent orange-copper colour with a generous off-white head which doesn't last. Aroma is yeast, bread, caramel, light fruits, and weak floral hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied. The flavour is slightly acidic, weak caramel, sweet malt, and grains,

Oct 30, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1408 Marston's EPA (English Pale Ale) United Kingdom English Pale Ale 3.3

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

500ml bottle <br> 3.6% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> November 8, 2014 <br> Part of the Marston's PLC 6 pack. The beer pours a medium gold colour with a generous white head which shrinks to a long lasting film. The aroma is very grassy, with floral hops, honey, and weak peppery notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grass, honey, and spices with a lactic tang. Very flavourful for 3.6%.

Nov 9, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1409 Mikkeller Black Denmark Imperial Stout 3.3

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

375ml bottle <br> 17.0% ABV (as marked on bottle) <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> November 22, 2014 <br> Part of the 2014 Mikkeller feature at the LCBO. The beer pours a solid black with a generous dark brown bubbly head. The aroma is roasted malt, dark chocolate, molasses, and soy sauce. The mouthfeel is full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, smoked wood, coffee, and anise. Finish is very bitter, almost rubber flavoured. Alcohol was well hidden, but not what I was expecting, and quite a letdown.

Nov 22, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1410 Smuttynose Robust Porter United States Porter 3.3

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6

341ml bottle <br> 6.6% ABV (as marked on bottle) <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> November 25, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent dark brown (when held to bright light) with a creamy tan coloured cap. The aroma is roasted malt, chocolate, coffee, and vanilla. The aroma is medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is dark malt, coffee, and weak chocolate.

Nov 26, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1411 Lake Of Bays NHL Alumni Signature Series: Darcy Tucker Crazy Eyes Winter Bock Lager Canada Doppelbock 3.3

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

750ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 10, 2014 <br> The beer pours a dark chestnut brown, with a thin tan ring for a head., The aroma is roasted malt, chocolate, caramel and smoked wood. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is slightly sour, roasted malt, and some burnt wood. Not a lot of complexity.

Dec 10, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1412 Old Tomorrow Canadian Pale Ale Canada American Pale Ale 3.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

473ml can <br> 4.9% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 21, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent orange-copper colour with plenty of effervescence and a frothy light tan coloured head. The aroma is caramel, cereal malt, and light fruity citrus notes. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light grapefruit, weak caramel, and biscuity malts.

Dec 21, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1413 Great Lakes Brewery Pompous Ass English Pale Ale Canada English Pale Ale 3.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

473ml can <br> 4.2% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 13, 2015 <br> The beer pours a burnt copper colour, hazy, with a thin tan coloured head that laces well, The aroma is caramel, citrus, grass, and floral hops. The mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is caramel, citrus, and grass. Nicely balanced, and tastes decent.

Jan 14, 2015
12:00:00 PM
1414 Amsterdam Cruiser All Day Pale Ale Canada American Pale Ale 3.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 7

March 16, 2015 <br> LCBO # 255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 355ml bottle <br> 4.9% ABV <br> $2.28 <br> The beer pours a golden orange colour with a rocky off-white head and plenty of effervescence. The aroma is tropical fruit and fresh baked bread. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tropical fruit, some grapefruit, and some bitter lemon rind notes in the finish. Taste profile kills what could have been a great session ale.

Apr 9, 2022
02:48:03 PM
1415 Granville Island Under the Bridge Series: Hey Day Hefeweizen Canada Hefeweizen 3.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #3 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> May 19, 2015 <br> The beer pours a slightly hazed golden orange with a very thing off-white film for a head. Aroma is wheat, yeast, and slight hints of bubble gum and spices. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour has some toasty wheat notes to it with hints of light fruit and spice.

May 19, 2015
12:00:00 PM
1416 RJ Death Valley Canada Imperial IPA 3.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

750ml bottle (corked and caged) <br> 8.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 6, 2015 <br> The beer pours a translucent reddish-gold colour with a generous light tan coloured head. The aroma is weak caramel, tropical fruit, pine, and citrus. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is pine and tropical fruits with hits of grass. An alright beer.

Jun 7, 2015
12:00:00 PM
1417 Cameron's Into The Shade Saison Canada Saison 3.3

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

341ml bottle <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Milton LCBO OUtlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 24, 2015 <br> The beer pours a hazed yellow gold with a quarter inch white head which recedes to small rocky islands. The aroma is yeast, grass, citrus, and some funk. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tart grains, tropical fruit, yeast, and citrus. Good beer by Cameron.

Sep 25, 2015
12:00:00 PM
1418 Phillips / Flying Monkeys / Garrison / Le Trou du Diable Coast to Coastless Imperial ESB Canada Extra Special Bitter 3.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

750ml bottle <br> 7.6% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 21, 2015 <br> The beer pours a translucent dark copper colour with a creamy long lasting tan coloured head. The aroma is roasted malt, caramel, smoked wood and alcohol - not much in the way of hops which is surprising for a Flying Monkeys product. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbnonation. The flavour is roasted malt, smoked wood notes, alcohol, and some peppery spiciness. Decent, but not worth the price tag.

Oct 21, 2015
12:00:00 PM
1419 Old Tomorrow Monty's Golden Ryed Ale Canada Rye Beer 3.3

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

650ml bottle <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 28, 2015 <br> The beer pours a translucent golden orange colour with a half inch white cap and highly effervescent. The aromas is rye, citrus, grains, and earthy notes. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, slightly creamy, with average carbonation. The flavour is spicy rye, grass, light citrus notes, and a sweet honey finish. I like the spicy rye flavours in rye beers, and while it is up front here, there isn't a lot of it.

Nov 29, 2015
12:00:00 PM
1420 Collingwood Brewery Vintage Ale 2015 Canada Strong Ale 3.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

750ml bottle <br> 6.9% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> November 28, 2015 <br> The beer pours a cloudy golden orange with a thin tan coloured cap for a head. The aroma is grains, floral hops, weak peppery spices, and yeasr. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is earthy hops, grains, yeast, and spice. Not bad, but not something I'll keep runnung back for.

Nov 29, 2015
12:00:00 PM
1421 Left Field Brewery Grandstand Canada American Wheat 3.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

18oz draught <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 1, 2015 <br> The beer pours a hazed metallic gold colour with a thin white cap. The aroma was citrus, wheat, and grains. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was tangy with notes of sweet grains, and spicy hops.

Dec 2, 2015
12:00:00 PM
1422 Folly Imposter Syndrome Canada Saison 3.3

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

15oz draught <br> 6.2% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 1, 2015 <br> The beer poured a hazed metallic gold colour with a white frothy cap that lasted. The aroma was citrus, funk, yeast, and tart fruit. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was funk, grains, light apple, and yeast.

Dec 3, 2015
12:00:00 PM
1423 Goose Island Honkers Ale United States Extra Special Bitter 3.3

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

473ml can <br> 4.3% ABV (as written on the can) <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 22, 2016 <br> Brewed in Canada by the Labatt Brewing Company (a subsidiary of Anheusaer-Busch-InBev) <br> The beer pours a translucent light copper colour with a generous foamy light tan coloured head. The aroma is biscuity malt, weak caramel, weak citrus, and earthy hops. Mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is a mish-mash of caramel up front and citrus in the finish. Easy drinking, but nothing remarkable.

Feb 22, 2016
12:00:00 PM
1424 BrewDog Elvis Juice United Kingdom IPA 3.3

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

330ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 1, 2017 <br> The beer pours a copper tinged gold colour with absolutely no head. The aroma is definitely grapefruit which may or may not be masking both the fruit and hop aromas. Not much else to note except grapefruit. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is citrusy hops, some grapefruit, and weak sweet malt. Quite enjoyable actually.

Aug 1, 2017
12:00:00 PM
1425 Sleeping Giant Brewing 360° Ale Canada American Pale Ale 3.3

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

473ml can <br> 4.9% ABV <br> Real Canadian Superstore –Main/Thompson (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 16, 2017 <br> $2.67<br> The beer pours a translucent light copper colour with a thin field of bubbles for a head. The aroma is citrus, weak caramel, some grass, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is slightly toasted malt, some sweet caramel hints, and weak pine notes. Not bad, but not something to reach for every time you want a beer.

Apr 3, 2018
12:00:00 PM